Zen Poem by Daniel Berrigan

How I long for supernatural powers! said the novice mournfully to the holy one. I see a dead child and I long to say, Arise! I see a sick man I long to say, Be…

Getting Something Started

I believe it’s a thousand year project; I don’t think this thing is going to be finished in my lifetime or in anybody’s lifetime. I think we possibly can get something started that will open…

The Price of Peace by Rob Trousdale

I read Goldtooth on climate change while I contemplate buying new construction I read Maurin on simplicity while I lay 6.5 on the Knicks (-130) at the Garden I read Wolff on capitalism while I…

Because We Say So

Dear Kelley, I’m delighted that you inquired about where to start with reading Noam Chomsky. I look forward to discussing Hegemony or Survival with you in a  couple  of weeks. Back in 1986—those horrid years…

The Judge and the Jesuit

Judge:  “Father Berrigan, regardless of the outcome of these hearings, will you promise the court that you will refrain from such acts in the future?” Berrigan:  ”Your honor, it seems to me that you are…

An Observation

There is no conversion of those who live in scandalous wealth to the welfare of those who live in scandalous misery. –Jon Sobrino Quotation from Apostle of Peace: Essays in Honor of Daniel Berrigan Photos by Mev…

Patience

I believe it’s a thousand year project; I don’t think this thing is going to be finished in my lifetime or in anybody’s lifetime. I think we possibly can get something started that will open…

Life Is with People

A world of images is offered by Christ —  better, dramatized by him — images of waiting, listening, observing, debating, healing, conveying hope and humor, telling stories than end with a question lodged like a…

Taking Sides

Carol, you posted, “Alas, Mark, must we always ‘Take sides’–or is there a middle way?” You know the Buddha would say there’s a middle way, for sure. You saw what Dom Pedro did, no “ifs,…